Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flowering plant native to western North America: The Columbia tiger lily is a perennial plant known for its distinctive and visually striking flowers.
   • A lily with orange-red, purple-spotted flowers: It is characterized by its showy, recurved petals that are orange-red in color and marked with prominent purple or dark spots.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Columbia tiger lily is often found in moist woodland areas.
  • We planted several Columbia tiger lilies along the garden path for a splash of summer color.
  • The hiker recognized the Columbia tiger lily by its unique spotted blossoms.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species () within discussions of native flora, plant cultivation, or ecosystem studies.
  • The conservation plan focuses on protecting habitats for native species like the Columbia tiger lily.
• In descriptive writing: Used to evoke imagery of wild, natural beauty.
  • The meadow was a tapestry of color, dotted with the fiery blooms of the Columbia tiger lily.

Variants and Related Words

• Lilium columbianum: The scientific (Latin) name for the Columbia tiger lily.
• Tiger lily: A more general common name that can refer to several similar spotted lily species, not exclusively . The "Columbia" specifies the geographic variety.
• Oregon lily: Another common name for the same plant.

Synonyms

• Lilium columbianum (Scientific name)
• Oregon lily (Regional common name)
• Wild lily (General descriptive term, though less specific)

Related Phrases/Idioms

Note: As a specific botanical noun, "Columbia tiger lily" does not commonly form idioms or phrasal verbs. Its usage is primarily literal and descriptive.

Noun

1. lily of western North America with showy orange-red purple-spotted flowers